Side Dish: More details on Blue's renovation

Preview Mex-Tex Trio's fall menu.

Damage caused by Hurricane Irene has forced the closure of Blue restaurant… (DONNA FISHER, THE MORNING…)

September 07, 2011|By Kelly Federico Sather, Of The Morning Call

MORE DETAILS ON BLUE'S RENOVATION

We touched base with Blue and Melt owner George Paxos to discuss some of the changes he plans at Blue Grillhouse Wine Bar at 4431 Easton Road in Bethlehem Township. Paxos had plans to renovate the restaurant and after it was damaged during Hurricane Irene, but he decided to move up the plans. The event facility, Candlelight, will remain open, but will be renovated early next year.

Paxos plans to install new carpet and hardwood, repaint walls, reupholster furniture and purchase new furniture for the bar.

"The restaurant at its core will be what it was, just modernized and updated," says Paxos.

The menu will be expanded with new selections, but still retain its steak and seafood staples.

The event facility, Candlelight, will receive an update in February or March 2012. Though plans are still being finalized, Paxos did say that new lighting that could change color for wedding receptions is definitely on the agenda as well as new floors.

Easton's Mex-Tex Trio at 42 S. Third St. will preview its new fall menu 5-8 p.m. Monday. Attendees can choose from a sampling of new entrees and rate the dinner on an opinion card. Mole pipian over grilled chicken, and lamb chili verde are two of the new dishes . And a new dessert of sopapillas with Easton's Purple Cow Creamery's coconut ice cream also will be available.

Payment is by donation and proceeds go to the Easton Main Street Initiative. Reservations required. 610-253-2235, http://www.mextextrio.com.